Discover New Zealand

World-famous for its friendly people, spectacular landscape and relaxed lifestyle, New Zealand is an unbeatable place to live and study.

The size of the UK or Japan but with a population of only 5 million people, New Zealand gives you room to breathe and the space to be yourself.

New Zealand’s relaxed pace of life gives you the time to enjoy everything our vibrant modern cities have to offer. Enjoy live music, theatre, film, dance, free festivals or international sports fixtures, or hang out with your new friends at a cafe, restaurant or bar. New adventures are around every corner in New Zealand while you’re studying here - whether you enjoy high-adrenalin sports like bungy jumping, skydiving or jet boating, or prefer to get closer to nature by hiking or cycling.

You’ll be able to experience our unique Māori culture and see native forests, snow-capped mountains, white sandy beaches, pictureperfect lakes and stunning fjords - in fact, nowhere in New Zealand is more than 128 kilometres (80 miles) from the sea so you are never far from stunning sandy beaches to enjoy.

NauMai NZ | Information and suggestions to help you find your way, connect with and explore your new home. W: naumainz.studyinnewzealand.govt.nz

““To get out of the city is one of the best things you can do. New Zealand’s countryside is beautiful and there’s so much to see and do.”

New Zealand Tourism | The official travel website for New Zealand. W: newzealand.com

Dylan and Victoria’s Story

Meet Dylan and Victoria, a couple from Ontario who’ve made New Zealand their home away from home while they follow their chiropractic dreams.

A purpose and a plan Dylan and Victoria have always had a passion for helping people. They met whilst studying kinesiology and, after jointly committing to a career in chiropractic, began researching schools across the US and Canada together. Both struggled with the disconnect they discovered between their own personal values and the values of the colleges on offer, but, after being introduced to the College immediately connected with the Kiwi college’s vitalistic approach and applied to join.

Global impact from down under Now in their fourth and final year at the College, Dylan and Victoria are firmly part of the worldwide chiropractic movement and agree that being based in a small country on the other side of the world hasn’t stopped them from making a global impact on the chiropractic stage. After attending the World Congress of Chiropractic Students (WCCS) AGM in Brisbane in his first year, Dylan was nominated to be the organisation’s regional co-ordinator, joining the international executive team as the liaison between WCCS and each of the partner schools around Asia and the South Pacific. He held the position for a year and says he’s made priceless connections as a result. “I basically know chiropractors all around the world now and being able to network with them has allowed me to get different perspectives and have a better understanding of what chiropractic is like globally.” Victoria also played a leadership role within WCCS, acting as the College's representative in the organisation.

“We have made very different connections being here than we ever would have made if we had stayed in Canada."

Stay and play Dylan and Victoria have been just as passionate about exploring New Zealand in their spare time as they have been about the chiropractic profession. This love for seeing the country’s sights is so strong, they’ve even decided to extend their stay.

Both agree combining the opportunity to travel with the opportunity to continue your education is a great way to make the most out of time abroad and recommended other international students consider doing the same, both for the life experience and the important balance it offers.